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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.76, 36,693.72 and 7,822.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.76, 36,693.72 and 7,822.66 is: 11,733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.76 : 36,693.72 = 7,822.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.76/36,693.72 = 7,822.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.76x = 36,693.72 × 7,822.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.76x = 287,042,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,042,495.70/24,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,733.86

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